Public House Relief

Information on 2017/2018 public house relief

The Government announced a new relief scheme for pubs that have a rateable value of below £100,000 in the Spring budget 2017. Under the scheme, eligible pubs will receive a £1000 discount on their 2017/18 bill which has also been extended to include the 2018/19 year. The relief is calculated on a daily basis and will be apportioned over the relevant period the business remains eligible for the discount. The amount of relief awarded may change in the event of a change of circumstances, which could include, for example, a change of ownership, a change in the rateable value, or the reoccupation of empty premises.

You can apply for Public House Relief if your business meets the following requirements:

Your property is occupied for a period between 01.04.2017 – 31.03.2019

The rateable value is under £100,000

It is open to the general public

It allows free entry other than when occasional entertainment is provided

It allows drinking without requiring food to be consumed

It permits drinks to be purchased at a bar

Where pubs are part of a chain, relief will be available for each eligible property in the change, subject to meeting State Aid requirements.